12 Agribusiness 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Coadette Low.
This course capitalises on Mount Albert Grammar School’s role as a Centre of Excellence for Agribusiness where it was a lead school in developing this programme nationally that commenced in 2017. The teaching will make best use of industry visits and speakers with the aim of opening student minds to the employment and entrepreneurship possibilities available in Agribusiness. The range of standards available is shown below but will be trimmed slightly to best meet the needs and aspirations of the students whilst utilising the strengths and passions of the teaching staff. The agribusiness teaching and learning programme involving aspects of all four key strands, as they are all essential to the understanding of Agribusiness; Innovation, Science, Management and Finance, and Marketing.
Topics covered will range widely and may include topics such as insect farming, ethical farming and consumerism and use primary industry examples to learn important skills like cash-flow forecasting.
Prerequisites
15 or more credits in one of the Level 1 Commerce courses (11AC1, 11BU1, 11EC1) with at least Achieved in the Term 4 exam
OR 15 or more credits from 11SI1 (or the combined 11SD1/11SI1 course) with at least Achieved in the Term 4 exam
OR 14 or more credits from 11AG1 with at least Achieved in the Term 4 exam.
OR HoD approval.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
*12AB1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $30 for resources
NB: This course may contain field trips that will be offered, but are not compulsory. The cost of these will be given prior to each trip.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Business Studies 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a large business responds to external factors
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Agribusiness 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of future proofing influences that affect business viability
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Agribusiness 2.8 - Conduct an inquiry into the use of organisms to meet future needs
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Agribusiness 2.9 - Demonstrate understanding of a primary industry business structure that best meets the strategic needs of a business
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Agribusiness 2.10 - Demonstrate understanding of cash flow forecasting for a business